Piacenza

The Po River defines the setting of Piacenza — its broad valley and position on the river’s southern bank have long connected the city with both Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, while the Apennines begin farther south. Founded as the Roman colony of Placentia in 218 BC, Piacenza preserves a compact historic centre centred on Piazza Cavalli. The square takes its name from Francesco Mochi’s early-17th-century bronze equestrian statues of the Farnese dukes; the red-brick Palazzo Comunale, begun in 1281, stands beside it. Local food traditions include cured meats such as Coppa Piacentina, and the nearby Colli Piacentini are a recognised wine area. Browse other webcams across Emilia-Romagna to place this Po Valley city in a wider geographic context.

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